When a Dividend is Declared, Which Account is Credited?
When a company declares dividends, it commits to distributing profits to shareholders. This process requires specific financial entries governed by standards multi-step income statement vs single step like GAAP and IFRS. The board of directors approves the dividend, announcing the amount, record date, and payment date. The record date determines eligible shareholders, while the payment …
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